Press Releases / Singapore

International law firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), is to enhance its global arbitration capability with the relocation of Construction Partner, David Robertson, from London to Singapore. David’s focus will be on building the firm’s construction disputes practice in Asia. He is already highly regarded for his Korean expertise, having advised many of South Korea’s leading […]

International law firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), acted for UOL Group Limited (UOL), a substantial Singapore property company listed on the Singapore Exchange with total assets worth more than $10 billion in Asia and Australia, on its corporate acquisition of Heron Plaza. The transaction represents UOL’s first foray into the London market. The 3,200-square metre […]

International law firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has today announced that a local law firm in Indonesia has become the newest member of BLP’s Asia Network. Mataram Partners (“Mataram”), whose office is located within the Indonesian Stock Exchange Building in the capital city of Jakarta, is led by Senior Partner, Andi Zulfikar. They practice nearly […]

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has announced that a local law firm in Myanmar has become a member of BLP’s Asia Network. Yangon-based firm, Legal Network Consultants (LNC), is headed by Khin Mar Aye who has more than two decades of legal and commercial experience and provides a full-service offering to clients, complemented […]

THE SPEED OF BUSINESS – HOW REGULATION IMPACTS INNOVATION The estimated cost of regulatory compliance across ten major economies in Europe, Asia and the US is set to pass the $1 trillion mark this year, according to a report from international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP). Furthermore, nearly a quarter of those companies surveyed […]

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has announced that it has hired energy project finance specialist, Nomita Nair, as a partner in its Finance practice in Singapore. As well as adding strength to the projects team, Nomita’s appointment reinforces the firm’s strategic intention to develop strong infrastructure, energy and oil and gas capabilities on a […]

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) announced that it has recruited M&A practitioner Lisa O’Neill as a partner in its growing Corporate Finance practice in London. Lisa, who joins BLP from Allen & Overy, is a corporate lawyer with very broad corporate transactional experience. She also has significant international experience, having worked in London, […]

The international partnership at Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) today announced that Robert MacGregor has been elected as the next Chairman. Robert, who is currently Head of Real Estate, will become Executive Chairman on 1 May. He will combine his existing responsibilities with his new role for a term of three years. Robert joined BLP in […]

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has today announced the appointment of corporate partner Ken Cheung to its Singapore office. Ken is currently a partner with Singapore-based law firm Watson, Farley and Williams LLP, where he is head of the firm’s corporate practice in Asia. He has more than 16 years experience working in […]

Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has hired Stuart Isaacs QC as its new Head of Advocacy. Stuart is one of London’s leading barristers. He was the first London QC to be authorised by the Singapore Attorney General to practise as a foreign lawyer in Singapore. In addition to his London Chambers, Stuart has had his own […]